Wooden Silhouette Nativity

Growing up, my mom had a couple of nativities that she would get out at Christmas time, that I loved to sit and look at. She had an olive wood nativity that she picked up years ago when she visited the Holy Land, and she also had a ceramic one that she kept closed in her curio cabinet. I always knew that having a nativity was just part of Christmas. I loved to look at the baby Jesus {I also loved to pick him up and hold him} and all of the other pieces. Since we’ve been married, I’ve wanted to get a nice nativity, but it just hasn’t ever happened. For the last few years, this is the one that I’ve wanted, but I’m still just hoping for that someday. 🙂
When I saw this Nativity at The Wood Connection, I knew I wanted it for a few reasons. It is less that $20, my kids can touch it and I’m okay with it, and I enjoy finishing these things and making them my own.I painted the whole set with charcoal colored paint, and then distressed it with sandpaper. I love the look it gave.My little two year old likes to take baby Jesus and play with him, and it makes me happy.I decided to go with antique silver glitter for the star. I’m more of a silver kinda girl than gold.The wisemen.The shepherd and the animals.

I’m so excited to have a nativity in our home this year.We also decided that this would be a fun thing to give to a family for the 12 days of Christmas, so each night we’ve been leaving a piece at the door. It’s been fun for our kids. I hope the family that we chose enjoys their nativity too.